Dave S Ghamandi

As the Open Publishing Librarian, Dave engages with University and Library communities to explore and establish best solutions for digital publication and preservation of scholarly work, leveraging evolving technologies for dissemination and discovery of UVA research and scholarship. His work focuses on investigating and assessing scalable, sustainable platforms for open access journal hosting and new modes of open scholarship under the umbrella of the Library’s Scholarly Repository Services unit.

Mike Durbin

Mike oversees a team responsible for software design and development, system engineering and and support for a broad range of software applications in service of the Library's digital and digitized assets. These services include a system for tracking digitization requests and the resultant digital images (tracksys), Archives at UVA for archival arrangement and description, Avalon for management, cataloging and delivery of audio-visual resources as well as various legacy and current instances of the Fedora repository software.

Susanna Donovan

As Book Conservator, Sue performs conservation treatments on rare and special collections material ranging from simple to complex; develops and implements procedures and guidelines to manage related work flows; assists in training staff and conservation interns; and assists in reviewing and preparing library materials for exhibition or digitization.

Christina Deane

As manager of the Digital Production Group, Christina Deane leads a team of four staff and dozens of students who are responsible for the creation of the University Library’s rare and unique digital holdings. Collaborating closely with partners and patrons throughout the University, the Digital Production Group handles requests for digitization and online access of University Library materials to support the educational and research mission of the University.